2006 Fall Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meeting

October 9-12, 2006
The Westin Westminster
Westminster, Colorado

Plan now to attend the API 2006 Fall Committee on Petroleum Measurement (COPM) Standards Meeting, October 9-12, 2006.

The informative program will include:

Several sessions covering topics related to new petroleum measurement issues.

Various standards committee sessions in which experts work toward consensus in the following areas:

• Measurement accountability standards for cargos on board tank vessels 
• Evaporative loss estimation 
• Natural gas
• fluids measurement 
• Measurement
• quality of hydrocarbons 
• Liquid measurement of flowing hydrocarbon liquids
• Measurement education and training
• Opportunities for discussions and networking with other members of your industry.

Preliminary Program and Registration Information

Please use the links below to view the preliminary program and  registration information.

• Preliminary Program
• Print and fax a Registration Form
• Register On-line

The deadline for pre-registration is September 25, 2006.  After this date, you may still register for the meeting on-site.

If you have questions, encounter any problems using the on-line registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that the payment was successfully processed with a zero balance, contact Angela Nelson, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or nelsona@api.org.

Advance Your Standards

Your participation keeps API standards going strong, and we would like you to share your standards expertise with the next generation.  API invites you to sponsor first-time attendees from your company complimentary at all API 2006 standards meetings.

Complimentary registration is limited to first-time attendees, who must be sponsored and accompanied by a prior API standards meeting participant from the same company.  Pre-registration is required.  All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant/attendee.

If you wish to sponsor a first-time attendee, and you are a previous participant at API standards meetings, please complete this Sponsored Attendee section on your Registration Form and return it by September 25, 2006.  You may also register a first-time attendee on your on-line registration form in Cvent if you use the online method to register.  You’ll find the Sponsored Attendee category by clicking on the drop-down box under Guest Information.

For more information, please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org.

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application and Agreements

Sponsoring or exhibiting at the COPM Standards Meeting is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you might not reach otherwise.

The deadline for returning Sponsorship/Exhibitor Applications and Agreements is September 1, 2006.  Sponsorship items requiring artwork should be returned by August 25, 2006.

Hotel Information

Reservations may be made directly with the Westin Westminster by calling 303-410-5000 no later than 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel.  The cut-off date for making reservations is September 8, 2006.

Please mention the API 2006 Fall Committee on Petroleum Standards Meeting to receive the group rate of $169 single or double occupancy, plus applicable state and local tax, currently 12.60%.  After September 8, 2006, hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis at the group rate.

You may also make hotel reservations on-line.

Note:  However you choose to make reservations, it is suggested that you make them as quickly as possible.  This should be done by the cut-off date.  If your plans change, you may adjust your reservations accordingly.  If the API block and/or hotel are sold out, you might not be able to get a room.

If you have questions about hotel reservations, contact Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org or 202-682-8149.

Spouse/Guest Program

Breakfasts will be provided Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, 8:00 am - 10:00 am for registered spouses.  In addition to the breakfasts, other activities are being planned.  See the Spouse/Guest Activity form below for more details.

The fee for spouses and guests to participate is $125.  If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, please provide information in Cvent or on your written registration form.  You are also asked to complete and fax this Spouse/Guest Activity Form to Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8222 by September 25, 2006.

If you have questions regarding these activities, please contact Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org or 202-682-1849.

Reason for Attending

Here are just some of the benefits you’ll gain by participating:

• You will have access to technical committee meetings covering API standards and best practices used throughout the industry to promote safe and environmentally sound operations.
• You will learn about the latest research and development on refining process equipment, including future R&D efforts that may benefit your business in the long run.
• You will have many opportunities to make contacts with your colleagues and establish new business connections.

Who Should Attend

Industry professionals including:

• Engineers
• Loss/Control Specialists
• Sales and Marketing Managers
• Measurement Specialists
• Measurement Auditors
• Chemists

Anyone involved in Petroleum Measurement whose companies are:

• Oil Producers 
• Transporters
• Refining and Marketing Firms

(Note:  Your company doesn't have to be an API Member for you to participate in API Committee on Petroleum Measurement Standards Meetings.)

Questions?

We look forward to your participation.  If you have questions, please contact: 

David Miller at 202-682-8159 or miller@api.org (Program) 
Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org (Logistics) 
Angela Nelson at 202-682-8195 or nelsona@api.org (Registration)